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JASON DAVIDSON
Business Professional
Clinton Township,MI
Summary
An experienced and proactive client focused business management professional with over 20 years of financial/accounting management, full range human resources management, client relationship management, business development, purchasing, vendor management, risk mitigation, and facility management.
With the ability to quickly build relationship with both new clients and business audiences allowed the establishment of trust to achieve operational goals supported by the ability to be a quick-leaner with excellent multi-tasking skills and a mastery of new technology that has led to multiple commendations for innovation and creative problem-solving to address business challenges as a forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Business Manager
Bon Bon Bon
Hamtramck, MI
08.2020 - Current
- Hired as the first business manager to help centralize systems/operations and lead growth
- Reorganized, streamlined, increased financial efficiency, transparency reporting, financial control, budgeting, financial reporting, and baseline data utilizing and enhancing company systems.
- Implemented MarketMan to improve purchasing, reduce costs, and control inventory, as well as increase efficiency, ordering and reduce errors.
- Converted multiple human capital systems streamlining HR, ATS, Performance Management, Scheduling and Payroll.
- Oversee regular financial management through available systems, cash flow forecasts, and KPIs supporting a 45% growth in one year.
- Implemented Jolt that dramatically improved daily process management in various areas of operation, improved compliance, and efficiency.
- Managed full cycle recruiting and subsequent human capital management operations.
- Analyzed delivery and shipping operations and implemented operational and contractual changes that led to reduced turnaround time and costs.
- Recruited, hired and trained key personnel to provide the foundation for corporate growth.
- Directed management meetings to enhance collaboration and maintain culture based on trust and group problem-solving.
President
Clintondale Board of Education
Clinton Township, MI
03.2002 - 12.2020
- Publicly elected to lead turn-around of a small, at-risk public-school district
- Recognized by external auditors, and various constituents for leading the district from a 30% deficit to a positive fund balance of 5% over six years
- Championed and supported the implementation of the “Flipped High School” model resulting in improved achievement, student behavior, and world-wide recognition
- Scheduled, organized, and conducted meetings of the Board with efficiency and legal compliance.
- Negotiated annual contracts with Administrators and Support Staff, as well as CBA's with unions.
Education Staffing Business Manager
Industry Specific Staffing
Southfield, MI
10.2018 - 08.2020
- Successfully managed business development with public & charter schools in SE Michigan leading to 50% growth in customer base within two years.
- Developed relationships with key stakeholders to solicit new business from public and charter schools.
- Led redevelopment of recruiting efforts to hire, train and validate compliance with new staff to successfully met client requests.
- Developed training, onboarding materials, and compliance management to ensure compliance with state and client requirements, and to provide strong branding to candidates, employees, and clients.
- Spearheaded overhaul of company best practices to significantly increase staff retention rates.
Client Relationship Manager
PESG
Caledonia, MI
10.2017 - 10.2018
- Recruited for a new position to oversee and improve client relationships for regional school districts.
- Regularly meet with, and served as advocate for, key educational stakeholders to address complaints and improve satisfaction.
- Utilized systems to evaluate fulfillment rates per district and developed action plans that led to improved performance and increased sales.
- Worked with CEO/President to implement enhancements to service offerings and contracts of existing clients.
- Managed Onsite Service Representatives and Field Service Representatives for Southeastern Michigan.
- Manipulated data from multiple sources to create and analyze reports for contacts.
Business Manager / Director of Finance
Austin Catholic High School
Chesterfield, MI
03.2017 - 09.2017
- Hired as the first business manager to establish and lead the department to solidify the financial operations and improve processes.
- Managed the daily operations of the business office, including serving as the board’s finance liaison.
- Created purchasing and reimbursement procedures and policies leading to cost savings and efficiency.
- Established strong financial reporting processes for proper controls, auditing, and review.
- Implemented new tuition assistance application and approval procedures to streamline the process
- Developed human resource procedures for processes for insurance, liability, and payroll.
- Implemented a payroll system to provide risk reduction, improved service, and lower costs.
- Assisted with marketing, IT, and facility operations.
Director of Business Operations
Auxiom, LLC
Madison Heights, MI
09.2015 - 01.2017
- Selected as a partner in the start-up of a Managed IT Services firm with 4x growth over a one-year period.
- Led daily operations of a team of 6 technical professionals achieving high-level customer service. Recruited IT Operational Staff including technicians, IT support staff, and implementation engineers.
- Established internal financial operations including daily accounting procedures, forecasts, and financial reporting.
- Directed weekly partner meetings, quarterly review sessions, and annual corporate planning.
- Developed and managed human resource processes for recruiting, payroll, and retention.
- Prepared client proposals, negotiated contracts, developed annual client strategic plans, and maintained ongoing communication with clients to ensure satisfaction and address any requests.
- Implemented marketing strategies, established relationships with multiple chambers, and developed company brand within target market.
- Project Manager for client facing IT projects with varying complexities, budgets, and timelines.
- Devised strategies to boost customer sales and drive referrals due to excellent service resulting in new customer relationships.
Director of Finance and Business Operations / Executive Director
VAR Channel Marketing, LLC
Tampa, FL
06.2010 - 10.2015
- Founding Member/Executive Director of specialized marketing services firm.
- Established and organized financial and legal procedures for 6-person start-up including licensing, banking, insurance, human resources, etc.
- Developed programs and marketing events for clients and their prospects on technical topics.
- Organized, Conducted, and Managed various live seminar events for clients.
- Managed HR, recruiting, vendor management, sales, purchasing, logistics, facility management, risk mitigation, legal and contractual management
- Organized marketing events, live seminars and trainings in multiple cities for clients.
- Managed finances, reporting, bank reconciliation, strategic planning, A/P, A/R, and Forecasting
Director of Business Operations / Finance / Marketing
UltraLevel
Detroit, MI
09.2004 - 06.2015
- Hired as Controller for small IT VAR and promoted through multiple progressively responsible positions due to outstanding performance and leadership.
- Grew company from with 3 staff and $600K in revenue to 40 staff members with $13 in revenue.
- Oversaw all company finances including Treasury/Cash Management, Bank Reconciliation, Strategic Planning, A/P, A/R, and Forecasting.
- Managed marketing, event planning, human resources, vendor management, inside sales, purchasing, logistics, facility management, insurance/risk mitigation, legal oversight, and contract management.
- Managed recruiting and human resource operations to staff various IT and Professional Staff.
- Supported IT Projects with purchasing, resource management, and as client liaison.
- Worked in tandem with peers to better understand business processes and initiated improvements.
- Demonstrated exceptional knowledge of process optimization in relation to profit and loss.
Education
BBA - Finance
Walsh College of Accountancy And Business Administration
Troy, MI 01.1999 - 08.2002
Associates of Applied Science - Finance
Macomb Community College
Warren, MI 09.1996 - 12.1998
Skills
Operational leadership
Software
Google Workspace
Jolt
Mondaycom
QuickBooks
MarketMan
Adobe PDF Pro
Square
ConnectWise
PayCor
PayChex
Interests
Running
Cycling
Gardening
Cooking
Community Service
Conservation
Timeline
Business Manager
Bon Bon Bon
08.2020 - Current
Education Staffing Business Manager
Industry Specific Staffing
10.2018 - 08.2020
Client Relationship Manager
PESG
10.2017 - 10.2018
Business Manager / Director of Finance
Austin Catholic High School
03.2017 - 09.2017
Director of Business Operations
Auxiom, LLC
09.2015 - 01.2017
Director of Finance and Business Operations / Executive Director
VAR Channel Marketing, LLC
06.2010 - 10.2015
Director of Business Operations / Finance / Marketing
UltraLevel
09.2004 - 06.2015
President
Clintondale Board of Education
03.2002 - 12.2020
BBA - Finance
Walsh College of Accountancy And Business Administration
01.1999 - 08.2002
Associates of Applied Science - Finance
Macomb Community College
09.1996 - 12.1998
Volunteer Work
- St. Baldricks
- Meals-on-Wheels
- City Sneakers
- DECA
- Conservation Committee
- Road & Traffic Committee
- MCSBA
- Let’s Move Macomb
- Priority Health Champions
- Detroit Free Press Marathon
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